2025 Annual Gala & Silent Auction

Please join us on Saturday, November 1st as we celebrate at the beautiful Higgins Hall on the grounds of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Tampa. Our gala returns after we made the difficult decision to cancel last year’s event due to the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

The gala is our primary fundraising event. In 2023 over 500 people attended, helping us raise over $420,000 to provide free services to our clients and patients. During our prior fiscal year (ended June 30, 2024), your generous contributions enabled us to serve over 200,000 meals and nearly 21,500 people. More recently, we aided 12,000 people, who suffered devastating loss due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, with over $400,000 in supplies as well as free medical care from volunteer medical professionals.

Over the past several years, we have increased our ticket prices while also adding many elements to our
event, like music, raffles and an open bar. As we strive to continue to offer the best experience possible while maximizing the funds we raise, we conducted a review of local nonprofit galas and found our ticket prices and sponsorship levels significantly lag theirs – and NONE of them offer an open bar! Accordingly, we have increased both our ticket prices and sponsorship levels. We are also enhancing our event with a live band, so wear your dancing shoes!

I am including a list of our sponsorship levels and benefits. To date, two firms have committed to a Platinum and a Silver sponsorship, respectively! Today, more than ever, we need your support to continue to serve those in need of food, shelter, medical care, pregnancy & adoption assistance, and other services. With your continued gifts and investment in their lives, together we will work to lift them up in dignity.

Please join us!